Lead Medical Assistant, Oncology – Day Shift (Full-Time)

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Friendly team

Pleasant work environment

Job summary

UPMC Magee-Women's Hospital is seeking a Senior Medical Assistant to support the OP Oncology Unit. The role involves patient care, clerical duties, and acting as a lead for daily workflow. Daylight shifts are required with no weekend or holiday commitments.

The candidate will assist physicians, coordinate patient flow, manage records, and support infection control while ensuring HIPAA compliance. A friendly, collaborative team environment is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Assist physicians with patient care and clerical tasks.
• Lead team for day-to-day workflow and office procedures.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Guides workflow and/or assigns tasks to other clinical staff.
• Assist management staff with supervisory activities. Mentors, orients and trains staff.
• Serve as the department super user for Epic Care.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in clinical/non-clinical functions and procedures.
• Lead routine meetings to communicate procedural changes and improve service quality.
• Send/receive patient records in accordance with HIPAA and regulations.
• Obtain lab/x-ray reports, schedule appointments, verify insurance.
• Prepare and manage charts; set up rooms; maintain infection control.
• Check schedules and organize patient flow; assist patients with transfers.
• Answer calls and provide patient education as directed.
• Under doctor supervision, administer injectable medications and vaccines when appropriate.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and level one labs; assist physicians with procedures.

Skills

Patient care

Clerical tasks

HIPAA compliance

Education

Medical Assistant certification

Tools

Epic Care

Job description

UPMC Magee-Women's Hospital is seeking a Senior Medical Assistant to support the OP Oncology Unit. The role involves patient care, clerical duties, and acting as a lead for daily workflow. Daylight shifts are required with no weekend or holiday commitments.

The candidate will assist physicians, coordinate patient flow, manage records, and support infection control while ensuring HIPAA compliance. A friendly, collaborative team environment is emphasized.